Elderberries are prized for their high antioxidant concentration and are widely used to help combat cold and flu symptoms. Make this simple and flavorful syrup and boost immunity, fight cold and flu symptoms while enjoying the antioxidant rich, herbal sweetness! 

 

 

Make Your Own Flu Fighting Syrup From Home

So why syrup? There are a couple reasons that these berries, which can be prepared in many ways, are so often enjoyed in syrup form. One reason is practicality. Most traditional elderberry syrups are made with a good portion of raw honey, and the sugar content acts as a natural preservative for your beneficial berries.

 

 

Pour water into a medium saucepan and add Elderberries, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cloves then bring to a boil. 

Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour or until liquid is reduced by half. 

Remove from heat and strain into a glass measuring cup, noting the amount of liquid produced. 

Add strained liquid back into the saucepan on low heat. 

Add equal parts of raw Honey into the saucepan and stir well. 

Remove from heat and let cool. 

Store in a glass mason jar and keep in the refrigerator. 

Take 1-2 tsp by itself daily or drizzle some over pancakes, waffles, into smoothies, salads or more! 

Enjoy!

 

References:

www.HealthLinecom - Elderberry: Benefits and Dangers by Elise Mendl

www.medicalnewstoday.com -Elderberry Health, Benefits, and Uses by Amanda Barrell

 

Written by: Regina Di Silvestro                                                                                                                                                             Natural Product Chemist | Peptide Chemist | Medicinal Herbalist | Owner @rdalchemy.com to create non-toxic, therapeutic products based on the sciences of Ethnobotany, Herbal Medicine and Natural Product Chemistry